Pharmacy Technician, Acute, Part-time
Saint Mary's Regional Health System
Pharmacy Technician, Acute, Part-time
Location: 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801
Shift: Part-time | 2 weekends a month (Sa/Su 7a-5p), two nights/week based on availability (2:30p-7p)
Your experience matters
Saint Mary's Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacy Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
The Pharmacy Technician role supports safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution within a hospital setting. You’ll work closely with licensed pharmacists, nursing teams, and materials management to ensure patients receive the medications they need without delay. If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated by meaningful work in patient care, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and label patient-specific medication orders under pharmacist supervision.
- Deliver medications to medication rooms, nursing units, and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Review anticipated admissions and medication administration records (MAR) to plan restocking and delivery needs.
- Restock and organize returned medications and IVs according to department procedures.
- Replenish automated dispensing machines and document all activities per policy.
- Monitor inventory, communicate stock needs, and assist with ordering medications and supplies.
- Support medication-use safety and compliance through accurate documentation and adherence to controlled substance procedures.
- Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure medication availability and timely patient care.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.
What You Bring
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Registration: Active registration with the State Board of Pharmacy (as required by state regulations).
- Certification: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) if required by state regulations.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Familiarity with automated dispensing systems and inventory workflows
- Dependable communication and teamwork
- Basic computer proficiency
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Saint Mary's Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary's Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."